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There are numerous reasons people choose a vegan diet. No matter why you’ve chosen a plant-based diet, you don’t have to give up tasty food or the fun of dining out with friends and family. Check out these top vegan restaurants in Illinois.

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Alice & Friends’ Vegan Kitchen, Chicago, IL

Alice & Friends’ Vegan Kitchen refers to itself as the “Wonderland of Flavors,” and that’s an apt description. Head to this Chicago hotspot for a rainbow of dishes and delights, all of which are 100% vegan.

Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

When you walk into Spirit Elephant, the first “wow” is the gorgeous decor, but it’s soon followed by the “wow” of its fantastic food. Try its incredible vegan dishes like the house-made lentil burger or the tofu banh mi sandwich.

The Vegan Cafe, Lockport, IL

The Vegan Cafe in Lockport is all about taking food back to basics. Not only is its cuisine 100% vegan but it’s 100% raw as well, giving your body a dose of nutrition unlike any other.

The Red Herring, Urbana, IL

Located in Urbana, The Red Herring is a restaurant that is treasured by vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Explore its menu one dish at a time, from its cashew cheese nachos to the black bean burger.

Loving Heart Vegan Cafe, Chicago, IL

Loving Heart is one of Chicago’s most popular places for vegan food, but it’s even more than a typical vegan restaurant. On top of freshly made food, Loving Heart Vegan Cafe offers weekly meal plan services, making it easy to nourish your body well.

Manna Kitchen, Lisle, IL

Manna Kitchen is one of those vegan restaurants where you can bring non-vegan people to show them that living vegan doesn’t have to mean eating only salads and feeling deprived. Check it out for vegan burgers, wraps, bowls, and more.

Vegan T’ease, Orland Park, IL

Vegan T’ease doesn’t just serve 100% vegan food, it leans toward natural vegan food too rather than manufactured meat substitutes. This Orland Park restaurant is most famous for its vegan gyro, so be sure to give it a taste on your next visit.

Under the Ground, Bloomington, IL

Under the Ground is all about making healthy and delicious vegan food accessible to its Bloomington neighbors. While it started as a vegan meal prep service, it now has a full-service vegan restaurant as well in downtown Bloomington.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen: Known as the "Wonderland of Flavors," offers a rainbow of delicious 100% vegan dishes.
  • Spirit Elephant: Gorgeous decor and fantastic vegan food, including house-made lentil burgers and tofu banh mi sandwiches.
  • The Vegan Cafe: Specializes in 100% raw and 100% vegan food, focusing on nutrition and healthy living.
  • The Red Herring: A favorite among vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike, offering dishes like cashew cheese nachos and black bean burgers.
  • Loving Heart Vegan Cafe: Popular for freshly made vegan food and weekly meal plan services for convenient, nourishing meals.
  • Manna Kitchen: Offers vegan burgers, wraps, bowls, and more, showing non-vegans that plant-based food can be satisfying and diverse.
  • Vegan T'ease: Focuses on natural, plant-based food, with its famous vegan gyro being a standout dish.
  • Under the Ground: This vegan restaurant, which began as a meal prep service, now offers healthy and delicious vegan meals in downtown Bloomington.
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